معرفی
Gretchen Henley serves as Senior Academic Advisor, Assistant Director of Advising Services, and Academic Advising Liaison for the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU). She concurrently holds a part-time instructional role within the Department of Agricultural Sciences, contributing to agricultural education while leading student advising initiatives that earned her recognition on the Dean's Team.
Education:
- B.S. in Agricultural Media and Communications, West Texas A&M University, 2016
- M.S. in Agricultural Sciences with Emphasis in Education, West Texas A&M University, 2018
Professional Focus: Henley specializes in agricultural education and academic advising frameworks tailored for agriculture and natural sciences students. Her work integrates student success methodologies with agricultural communications to enhance retention and engagement among freshman and transfer populations. She emphasizes practical application through agricultural media and experiential learning environments.
Leadership & Service: Since joining WTAMU in 2018, Henley progressed from Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives to Senior Academic Adviser (2021), culminating in her Assistant Director promotion (Spring 2024). She advises all new Agriculture and Natural Science students while developing institutional advising protocols. Her community engagement extends to agricultural youth development through family involvement in show barn activities and shooting sports.
Professional Context: Operating within WTAMU's Student Success Center, Henley bridges academic advising with departmental instruction to create cohesive student pathways in agricultural disciplines. Her dual administrative-instructional role exemplifies modern academic support structures in agricultural higher education.
